Conquest; Or, A Piece of Jade; a New Play in Three Acts

by Marie Carmichael Stopes

Loveday.

Don’t you care a bit for a big idea that will help the world? Can’t you imagine a woman gladly crossing the world to have even a small share in helping it forward?

Duchess.

I could imagine it; but I have never yet observed it.

Loveday.

Well, you can now. Look at me.

Duchess.

I do, my child, and I see a young woman in love.

Loveday.

(Shaking herself.) Ooh!